Ukraine's Zelenskyy and British leader Keir Starmer honour fallen heroes in Kyiv

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16 January 2025 at 11:30 am

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and British leader Keir Starmer laid wreaths at a war remembrance wall in Kyiv, honouring those killed in the conflict with Russia.

The wall, located outside St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery, has become a place for families to pay tribute to those killed in hostilities.

Starmer pledged long-term security support for Ukraine during his visit, including a commitment to a "100-Year Partnership" treaty covering defence, energy, trade, and science in what was his first visit as leader.

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